SHOPPING IN HELSINKI

Pick up trinkets at bustling markets or shop in chic boutiques and multi-storey malls.

Things to do in Helsinki

Whether you’re looking for relaxation, culture, great shopping or vibrant nightlife – the choice of things to do in Helsinki will meet every holiday need. Discover everything that this dynamic city has to offer, or simply unwind at a sauna and spa.

Take in the striking architecture and explore beautiful parks, or wander around an array of excellent museums on cultural holidays in Helsinki. Pick up souvenirs at bustling open-air markets or shop at iconic malls. Sample innovative Finnish cuisine and soak up the atmosphere at cool clubs and cocktail bars. Alternatively, just relax on the beach or with spa pampering.

Helsinki shopping

Sample tasty traditional treats while shopping for souvenirs among the pleasant bustle at Hakaniemi Market Hall. Visit the iconic Stockmann or vast Sokos department stores on renowned Mannerheimintie street. Discover a host of big-brand clothing stores on Aleksanterinkatu, or browse the famous Finnish design outlets around the Esplanade.

Cultural Helsinki

Visit the remarkable World Heritage Site fortress on Suomenlinna Island. Take in magnificent Helsinki Cathedral and beautiful Senate Square. Explore the cobbled alleys and quaint boutiques of Porvoo Old Town. Or stroll around glorious Sibelius Park, stopping to admire the striking monument designed in tribute to Finland’s most famous composer.

Eating out in Helsinki

Sample traditional Finnish cuisine and sip juniper berry-infused ‘sahti’ at quirky Zetor. Wander around the fascinating Design District before stopping for a bite to eat at the charming French bistro-style Café Balzac. Dine on gourmet Nordic dishes at Olo, or treat yourself to lavish Michelin-starred dining at Chez Dominique.

Helsinki nightlife

Choose from a staggering selection of elegant beverages at the ultra-stylish A21 Cocktail Lounge. Groove to the live music or watch sports events on the big screen at Club Liberté. Or get a new experience at each of the six bars that form Kalle, one of Helsinki’s most popular nightspots.

Beaches in Helsinki

Stretch out on the golden sands of Hietaniemi beach, just minutes from stunning Sibelius Park. Watch the colourful Viaporin Tuoppi regatta unfold from the shores of Suomenlinna Island. Relax on tranquil bays at Seurasaari (includes a nudist area), or wander around the traditional wooden cottages at the Open-Air Museum.